1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1996 Cadillac Catera and 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | Catera | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |