2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1949 GAZ M-20
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 245 kg more than 1949 GAZ M-20. 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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1949 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1949 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1949 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Cadillac | GAZ |
| Model | Catera | M-20 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
