1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 14 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 730 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.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | X5 M |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
