2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 8 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX 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 | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Catera | NSX |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 270 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 | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |