2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 79 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Catera | Type S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
