2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2005 Cadillac Catera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac Catera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | Catera | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |