1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 611 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
