2005 Cadillac Catera vs. 1985 Opel Monza
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Monza 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 86 more horse power than 1985 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 379 kg more than 1985 Opel Monza. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Monza. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Catera | 1985 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Catera | Monza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
