1996 BMW 545 vs. 1997 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 BMW 545.
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 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Catera. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1997 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 545 | Catera |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |