2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 22 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, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22.
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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Z22 | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z22 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
