2009 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 16 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 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 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:
2009 BMW 120 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 120 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |