2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera.

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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac Catera 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
Make Cadillac Cadillac
Model Catera Eldorado
Year Released 2002 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2961 cc 5973 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 5500 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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