1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 15 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 21 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 85 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Catera | Venza |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |