2004 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2004 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2004 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Cadillac Catera | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Catera | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |