1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2002 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 617 kg more than 2002 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2002 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Arnage | Catera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 68 L |
