1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Catera | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Catera | Mistral |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |