1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 117 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Catera | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |