2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Catera | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
