2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 229 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Catera | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
