1973 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Lamborghini Jarama.
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, 1973 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lamborghini Jarama | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Cadillac |
| Model | Jarama | CTS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
