2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 706 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Sierra |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |