2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
Because 2012 BMW 525 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 2012 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 525 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |