1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1996 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 2200 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
