2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac Catera and 2003 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Opel Omega. (143 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Omega weights approximately 28 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2003 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Omega. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Catera | 2003 Opel Omega | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Catera | Omega |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |