1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Avanti | Cadillac |
| Model | Avanti | Catera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
