1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1999 BMW 325
To start off, 1999 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 BMW 325.
Because 1999 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 325. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1999 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Fleetwood | 325 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2730 mm |
