2001 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal, 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Regal | 2003 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Regal | Catera |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |