1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Catera | 130 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |