1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 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 184 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Catera | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
