1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 15 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 90 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 620 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. 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, 2011 Kia Rio, 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Catera | Rio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
