2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2012 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Catera | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
