1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Camaro | CTS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
