2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 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) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 557 kg more than 1966 Riley 4. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | Catera | 4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
