2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 438 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 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
