2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 405 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Catera | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |