1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2004 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 591 kg more than 2004 Honda Pilot.
Because 1998 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 1998 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Pilot, 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, 2004 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2004 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Catera | Pilot |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |