2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 21 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 204 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9.
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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z9 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
