2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2001 BMW X Coupe is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X Coupe (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 BMW X Coupe.
Because 2001 BMW X Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe 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, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW X Coupe | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | X Coupe | Seville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 397 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |