1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 GAZ 3110
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 GAZ 3110 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3110. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 1999 GAZ 3110 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 | 1999 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Cadillac | GAZ |
| Model | Catera | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
