2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 44 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 666 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol 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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (354 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
