2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 286 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Catera | Cresta |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |