1994 BMW 840 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 48 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 840 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
