2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Daewoo Kalos

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Daewoo Kalos, 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac Catera 2005 Daewoo Kalos
Make Cadillac Daewoo
Model Catera Kalos
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2962 cc 1399 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 77.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 73.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 204 km/hour 176 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 45 L


 

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