1996 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, both 1996 BMW 525 and 1996 Cadillac Catera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 147 kg more than 1996 BMW 525. 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
