2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada 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 50 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 406 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
