2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Nissan Primera 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
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 Nissan Primera, 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 Nissan Primera (360 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera 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 Primera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Primera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
