1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 710 kg more than 1960 Volvo 120. 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Catera | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
