2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 6 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, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 138 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2011 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2011 Lexus IS 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 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Catera | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
