1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 586 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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 (370 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

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