2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 196 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alvis |
| Model | Catera | TF |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
