2002 Honda Capa vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2002 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Capa | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Capa | ATS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2776 mm |
