2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 268 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
