2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac Catera and 2003 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (242 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Volvo C70.
Because 2003 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 2003 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70, 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, 2003 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo C70 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.
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2003 Cadillac Catera | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Catera | C70 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |