2009 BMW 335 vs. 1960 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 335 | 1960 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 335 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |