2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 12 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 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 34 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 127 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Catera | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
