1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac DeVille. (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DeVille | 535 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2968 mm |