2002 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2002 BMW 318 and 2002 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 118 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2002 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 318 | CTS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3173 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1618 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |