1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram 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 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Catera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3020 mm |
