2009 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 335 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
