1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 82 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
