1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 578 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 400 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
