2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera

To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.

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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2005 Cadillac Catera
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model CTS Catera
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2786 cc 2962 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1592 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 68 L


 

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