1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 589 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 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | X5 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 85 L |