2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Cadillac Catera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (177 HP @ 1500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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, 2005 Audi A4 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Audi | Cadillac |
Model | A4 | Catera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 1500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |