2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (362 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Stagea has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Catera | Stagea |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 362 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |