1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 11 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 733 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 4.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
