1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 119 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
Model | V8 Saloon | Catera |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |