2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 251 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Catera | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
