1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2007 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Yukon (303 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2007 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 GMC Yukon (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2007 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Catera | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
