2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1972 Volvo 145
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Volvo 145. 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 (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Catera | 145 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
