2004 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 520 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |