1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 13 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 37 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 218 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Catera | Rodius |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
