1985 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 109 kg more than 2012 BMW X1.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X1 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
