2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 504 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera. 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Catera | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Catera | Silver Spirit II |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1450 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 107 L |