2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 2 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 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 2003 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan 44 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 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | Catera | 44 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
