2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 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 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 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 | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Catera | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 8195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |