1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Catera 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 70 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 850 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Catera | Omega |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
