1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 187 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 451 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Sierra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |