2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Catera | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
