2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Samsung SM5
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac Catera and 2000 Samsung SM5 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2000 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 426 kg more than 2000 Samsung SM5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Samsung |
| Model | Catera | SM5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
