2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Catera | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
