1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1997 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AMC Ambassador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AMC Ambassador would be higher. At 4,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Ambassador (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1997 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
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, 1970 AMC Ambassador (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AMC Ambassador | 1997 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | AMC | Cadillac |
Model | Ambassador | Catera |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4981 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2940 mm |