2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra

To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra is newer by 3 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra.

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, 2008 Seat Alhambra, 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, 2008 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac Catera 2008 Seat Alhambra
Make Cadillac Seat
Model Catera Alhambra
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2962 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 204 km/hour 217 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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