1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 2008 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Crown | CTS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2890 mm |
