2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac Catera | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Catera | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |