2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 418 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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 Le Mans (400 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Le Mans | 520 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
