1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 775 kg more than 1974 Seat 1430. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Catera | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
