2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 45 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
