2007 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 330 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
