1997 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 455 kg more than 1997 BMW 318. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 318 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 318 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
