1971 Buick GS vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 116 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | GS | CTS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
