1994 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 38 kg more than 1994 BMW 840. 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 840 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| 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 | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| 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 | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
