2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 626 kg more than 1972 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Catera | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
