2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 35 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac Catera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Catera | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
