2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Catera | 130 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
