2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 864 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. 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, 2001 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1963 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1963 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Catera | Herald |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 29 L |
