1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Catera | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
