1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 26 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Catera | Corvette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 906 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |