2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,194 cc, 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rainier | Catera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2962 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
