2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 740 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 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 740 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |