2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Chevrolet SSR
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (300 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 445 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2000 Chevrolet SSR (481 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Chevrolet SSR | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Catera | SSR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
