2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Profile
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Catera and 2000 Oldsmobile Profile were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Profile is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Profile (206 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Profile should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 186 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Profile.
Because 2000 Oldsmobile Profile is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Profile will offer significantly more control. 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 Oldsmobile Profile (353 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Profile will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Oldsmobile Profile | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Catera | Profile |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 206 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
