2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Audi TT
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Catera and 2002 Audi TT were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Audi TT. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 425 kg more than 2002 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi TT, 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 2002 Audi TT | |
Make | Cadillac | Audi |
Model | Catera | TT |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |