1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 570 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Catera | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |