1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 385 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | 120 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
