2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Fiat 750
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 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 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 159 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Catera | 750 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 131 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
