2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen would be higher. At 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 812 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 775 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | V Sixteen | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 13600 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1001 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1356 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2730 mm |
