1996 BMW 840 vs. 1993 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1996 BMW 840 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 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Seville. (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1993 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 840 | Seville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |