2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 240 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, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Catera | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
