1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1963 Moretti 500
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1963 Moretti 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Moretti 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Catera | 1963 Moretti 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Moretti |
| Model | Catera | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1850 mm |
