2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord 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 141 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 721 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Catera | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
