2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Because 2000 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Kia Sedona (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Catera | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
