1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 50 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 730 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
Model | Catera | Equator |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |