1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1998 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1998 Mazda Sentia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Sentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 Mazda Sentia. 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Sentia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1998 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Catera | Sentia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |