1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
