1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Catera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
