2009 BMW 135 vs. 1984 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 BMW 135 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 2009 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1984 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 135 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4080 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
