2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Dodge Neon

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Dodge Neon 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 Dodge Neon (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.

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 Dodge Neon, 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 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac Catera 2005 Dodge Neon
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model Catera Neon
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2962 cc 2425 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 101 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.1:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 47 L


 

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