2007 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 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, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 530 | Seville |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |