1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 12 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Cadillac Catera | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Catera | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |