2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Catera | 120 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
