2005 BMW 748 vs. 2005 Cadillac STS

To start off, both 2005 BMW 748 and 2005 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 748 2005 Cadillac STS
Make BMW Cadillac
Model 748 STS
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 362 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 500 Nm 427 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1817 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2960 mm


 

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