2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Kia K2700

To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 is newer by 3 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 117 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 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.

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