2007 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1989 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Cadillac DeVille (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1989 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2820 mm |
