2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 BMW Z8.
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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z8 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
