1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Catera. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Riviera | Catera |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |