1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1971 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Toledo 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 143 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 820 kg more than 1971 Triumph Toledo. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 1971 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
Model | Catera | Toledo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |