2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 996 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 600 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 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Catera | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
