2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta 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 82 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 665 kg more than 1984 Lancia Beta. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Catera | Beta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
