1989 BMW 850 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 98 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 850 | Seville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |