1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Catera | 62 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
