2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Honda Element
To start off, 2005 Honda Element is newer by 5 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (270 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Honda Element | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Catera | Element |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
