2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Catera and 2000 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saleen S7 (550 HP) has 350 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 499 kg more than 2000 Saleen S7.
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. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2000 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2000 Saleen S7 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 | 2000 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Saleen |
| Model | Catera | S7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 550 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2692 mm |
