2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 BMW 320 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 46 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (174 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (211 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | CTS | 320 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 211 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |