1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1990 Porsche 911

To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.

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 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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 1990 Porsche 911
Make Cadillac Porsche
Model Catera 911
Year Released 1999 1990
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2962 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 260 Nm 946 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 7.2:1
Top Speed 199 km/hour 350 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 1335 kg


 

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