1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Cadillac Catera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Catera.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Catera | Impala |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3100 mm |