1950 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2890 mm |
