2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 374 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Catera | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
