2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Catera and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Omega (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 36 kg more than 2000 Opel Omega.
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 Opel Omega (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Catera | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
