2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | Catera | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |