2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 937 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.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Catera | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |
