1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Catera. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Catera. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Catera | 500 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |