1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 605 kg more than 1970 Skoda 1202. 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
Model | Catera | 1202 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |