2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural 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 111 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 216 kg more than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Cadillac | Willys-Overland |
Model | Catera | Rural |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |