1994 BMW 854 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 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 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 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 854 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1748 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 |
