1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 775 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1602 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
