2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2005 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 2005 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile SS, 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, 1999 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Catera | SS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
