1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1998 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick LeSabre | 1998 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | LeSabre | Catera |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |