1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Hyundai Pony

To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 Hyundai Pony were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 218 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Pony. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 636 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Pony. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Hyundai Pony, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Pony. (118 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Pony. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Pony has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Pony 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 Hyundai Pony
Make Cadillac Hyundai
Model Catera Pony
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 118 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1566 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm


 

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