2004 Cadillac Catera vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Catera | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
