2000 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 2 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 82 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 318 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
