2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2001 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | Catera | Villager |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |