1998 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 705 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 318 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |