2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac Catera and 2001 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 525 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV.
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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2001 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2001 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | Catera | AIV |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| 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 | 1705 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
