2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1994 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Mystique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Mystique 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 71 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 463 kg more than 1994 Mercury Mystique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Mystique, 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Mystique. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1994 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Catera | Mystique |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
