1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 BMW 325
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. 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 2004 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2004 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
