1999 BMW 323 vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, both 1999 BMW 323 and 1999 Cadillac Catera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 248 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 323 | Catera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |