2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 643 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Catera | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 7998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 678 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |