2008 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Cadillac Seville.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 735 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
