2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Vantage | Catera |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |