2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Catera | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |