2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 7 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2010 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pagani |
| Model | Catera | Zonda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
