2004 Cadillac Catera vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Catera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 385 kg more than 2004 Cadillac Catera.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Catera. 2004 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Catera | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Catera | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
