2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 245. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 311 kg more than 1974 Volvo 245. 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 245. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Catera | 245 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
