2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 139 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Catera | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |
