1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 540 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Catera | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |
