1976 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 100 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | Catera |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |