1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 BMW Z3
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Seville and 1999 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z3. (240 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 357 kg more than 1999 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW Z3 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 1999 BMW Z3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z3. (320 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z3. 1999 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Cadillac Seville | 1999 BMW Z3 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | Z3 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |