1983 BMW 316 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 316 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 316 | Seville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |