2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Catera | Corvette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 261 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |