2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 445 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche Boxster 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 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Catera | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
