1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 12 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 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 58 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 515 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival, 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Catera | Carnival |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |