1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 399 kg more than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
Model | Ninety-Eight | CTS |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2890 mm |