1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 815 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.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |
