1982 BMW 328 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville

To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 394 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.

Compare all specifications:

1982 BMW 328 1976 Cadillac Seville
Make BMW Cadillac
Model 328 Seville
Year Released 1982 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2793 cc 5734 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 177 HP
Torque 210 Nm 372 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1900 kg
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2910 mm


 

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