2004 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Proton Perdana. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Proton Perdana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Catera | 2002 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Cadillac | Proton |
| Model | Catera | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
