1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1961 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 765 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1997 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1961 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1961 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Cadillac Catera | 1961 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Catera | Victor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |