2005 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (238 Nm). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
