1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 176 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Catera | Elise |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |