2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Catera | Ghost |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |