2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Daewoo Lanos
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Lanos 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 95 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. 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, 2000 Daewoo Lanos, 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) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (145 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Daewoo Lanos | |
| Make | Cadillac | Daewoo |
| Model | Catera | Lanos |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
