1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier, 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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
