1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Plymouth | Cadillac |
| Model | GTX | STS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
