1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Daewoo Arcadia
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 Daewoo Arcadia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,204 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Arcadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daewoo Arcadia (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Arcadia should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Arcadia.
Because 1999 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Arcadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Arcadia has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Arcadia 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.
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1999 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Daewoo Arcadia | |
Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
Model | Catera | Arcadia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4960 mm |