2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2000 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 400 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 49 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 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 Le Mans (400 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2000 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Le Mans | Catera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
