2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Honda Insight

To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. 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 133 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 865 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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, 2003 Honda Insight, 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Insight 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 2003 Honda Insight
Make Cadillac Honda
Model Catera Insight
Year Released 2002 2003
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2961 cc 995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2410 mm


 

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