1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1995 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 198 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Because 1999 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Seville | Catera |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |