2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1971 Skoda 1202

To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 641 kg more than 1971 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Catera 1971 Skoda 1202
Make Cadillac Skoda
Model Catera 1202
Year Released 2000 1971
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 45 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 75 mm
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 1746 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2690 mm


 

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