2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 655 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Catera | Luce |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
