1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Sport 800 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 790 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
