2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (367 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Catera | G37 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
