1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 203 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Charger | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1913 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |
