2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Catera and 2002 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 645 kg more than 2002 TVR Chimaera.
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, 2002 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Chimaera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 2002 TVR Chimaera | |
Make | Cadillac | TVR |
Model | Catera | Chimaera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 4546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |