1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 331 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. 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, both vehicles can yield 370 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Tesla |
Model | Catera | Roadster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2352 mm |