1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 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 73 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 780 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 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Catera | 780 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |