2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 8 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (268 HP) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry, 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
