2006 BMW 323 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 323 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5734 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
