1993 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 840 | ATS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
