2009 BMW 130 vs. 1992 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (262 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 1992 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 130 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
