2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Catera | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Catera | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |