1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 372 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Corvette | CTS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
