2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2002 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Alpina B7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B7 | 2002 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B7 | Catera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
