1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio 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 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 117 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Pregio 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 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Catera | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
