2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 625 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Catera | iOn |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |