2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 890 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Catera (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
