2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1967 Steyr 500

To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 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 181 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500. 2000 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Cadillac Catera 1967 Steyr 500
Make Cadillac Steyr
Model Catera 500
Year Released 2000 1967
Engine Size 2962 cc 489 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 32 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 480 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 2970 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 1850 mm


 

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