2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 460 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2003 Honda S2000 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 | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Catera | S2000 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |