1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Cadillac Catera and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406. 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, 1997 Peugeot 406, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1997 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 1997 Peugeot 406 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 | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Catera | 406 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |