2004 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2003 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | NSX | Catera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
