1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 425 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Catera | Renown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
