2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1978 Lada S
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada S would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 705 kg more than 1978 Lada 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. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1978 Lada S has manual transmission. 1978 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1978 Lada S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lada |
| Model | Catera | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |
