2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 445 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang. 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Catera | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
