2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 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 98 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 216 kg more than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace 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.
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2000 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Catera | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 16 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |