2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 625 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Catera | Savana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
