2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota MRJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 129 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 174 kg more than 1995 Toyota MRJ. 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota MRJ has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | MRJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
