2008 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 40 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, both vehicles can yield 228 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 545 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 228 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |