2004 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2004 BMW 120 and 2004 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 257 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (298 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 120 | CTS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |