1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 85 L |
