1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 90 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 374 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1997 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Cadillac Catera | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Catera | Accord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |