2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 648 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Catera | Venom |
Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |