2007 BMW 335 vs. 1966 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1966 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 194 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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.
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2007 BMW 335 | 1966 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 335 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |