1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 898 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Catera | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
