1996 BMW Z3 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1996 BMW Z3 is newer by 36 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 10 more horse power than 1996 BMW Z3. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 945 kg more than 1996 BMW Z3. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW Z3. (275 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW Z3 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z3 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
