2007 BMW 335 vs. 1970 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 565 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 | 1970 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 335 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3300 mm |