2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac CTS would be higher. 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 99 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 278 kg more than 2012 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 116 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
