1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1992 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 540 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1992 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 540 | Seville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4915 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |