2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora 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 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 286 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 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Catera | Evora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 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 | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |