1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
Model | Catera | 57 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |