1954 Buick 70 vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera

To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera.

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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Buick 70 2005 Cadillac Catera
Make Buick Cadillac
Model 70 Catera
Year Released 1954 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5274 cc 2962 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.4 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 161 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1983 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 5520 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2940 mm


 

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