1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Lada 110
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 Lada 110 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 130 more horse power than 1999 Lada 110. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 679 kg more than 1999 Lada 110. 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 Lada 110, 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 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada 110. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada 110. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 Lada 110 has manual transmission. 1999 Lada 110 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 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lada |
| Model | Catera | 110 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
