1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac Catera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 408 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
