2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. 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, 2003 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Catera | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
