1959 BMW 600 vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 40 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1016 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (370 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 1999 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. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 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 | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2730 mm |
