2008 BMW 118 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 970 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 118 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
