1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1997 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper 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 | 1997 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Catera | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
