1959 BMW 600 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 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 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 180 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 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 BMW 600 | 1996 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 600 | Catera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2940 mm |