2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 10 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 101 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20.
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, 2010 Hyundai i20, 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | Catera | i20 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
