1976 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | CTS |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |