1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 915 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | Catera | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |
