1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 365 kg more than 1998 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Centurion | Catera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2940 mm |
