2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Saturn Vue 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) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Vue. (144 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 294 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue. 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 Saturn Vue, 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Saturn |
| Model | Catera | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 144 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
