2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Catera and 2005 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 88 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80, 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 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Catera | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |