2007 BMW 116 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 30 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 695 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 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:
2007 BMW 116 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 116 | Seville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 Weight | 1205 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |