2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny 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 149 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 946 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Catera | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
