2000 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 BMW 320. 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 320 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 204 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 | 1630 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
