2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 406 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | 116 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
