1967 AC 428 vs. 2000 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 263 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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, 1967 AC 428 (627 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 2000 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | AC | Cadillac |
Model | 428 | Catera |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 627 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |