1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1950 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Mayflower 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 163 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 755 kg more than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. 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, 1998 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1950 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Catera | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
