1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | 550 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3071 mm |
