1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 14 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Catera | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
