1987 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
