1987 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | DeVille | 750 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3070 mm |
