2009 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Seville. (211 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (489 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | Seville |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |