2008 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Because 2008 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1990 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
