2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 6 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
