1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 12 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 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 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Catera | 740 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |