2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 590 kg more than 2002 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Catera | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
