2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Catera and 2000 Ford Artic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 448 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Ford Artic | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Catera | Artic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |