2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Lexus SC
To start off, 2002 Lexus SC is newer by 2 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 4,291 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus SC (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 6 kg more than 2002 Lexus SC.
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, 2002 Lexus SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 2002 Lexus SC | |
Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
Model | Catera | SC |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 278 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |