2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica 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 78 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Celica. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 656 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
