2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 5 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Catera | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
