2004 BMW 535 vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 535 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Catera. 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 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 535 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 535 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
