1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 714 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
