1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 194 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 409 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
