2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer

To start off, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer weights approximately 23 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera.

Because 2001 Ford Urban Explorer 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, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer 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, 2001 Ford Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Urban Explorer has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Urban Explorer 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.

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