2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2006 Alpina B5 (701 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B5 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
