1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 7 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 625 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1997 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | Dino |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |