1993 BMW 856 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 50 kg more than 1993 BMW 856. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 856. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 856.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 856 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
