2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 696 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Catera | GT 1 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |