1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 297 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Catera | 944 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 330 Nm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2390 mm |