2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 25 kg more 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, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Catera | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Cadillac | Rover |
Model | Catera | P5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |