1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 171 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, 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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Catera | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
