1998 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 318 | Seville |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |