1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 805 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Catera | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
