1992 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 32 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 63 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 712 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 520 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
