1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Catera and 1999 Nissan C 52 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Nissan C 52. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan C 52. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 439 kg more than 1999 Nissan C 52. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | C 52 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
