1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2000 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 146 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2000 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 409 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
