1954 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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 232 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Cadillac |
| Model | Beetle | CTS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |
