2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 915 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Catera | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
| 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2010 mm |
