2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Catera (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Rover P5B. 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Catera | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Catera | P5B |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |
