2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera 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 133 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 755 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 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 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Catera | 206 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
