2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 810 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Catera | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |