1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 784 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Catera | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |