1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 114 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (234 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
