2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Catera | Boxster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |