2001 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 BMW 750.
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, 2001 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 750 | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |
