2002 BMW 332 vs. 2002 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2002 BMW 332 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS. 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 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 2002 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 332 | CTS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |