2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Catera | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
