2009 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 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. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 383 kg more than 2009 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.
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2009 BMW 330 | 1970 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
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 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3300 mm |