2005 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 325 | Seville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |