1987 BMW 730 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 27 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 30 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 598 kg more than 1987 BMW 730. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 730. (260 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 730. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
