2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 141 kg more than 1966 Nissan President. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | President |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
