1969 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 787 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corona | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Corona | CTS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |
