1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 8 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 2006 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Catera | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
