1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 132 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | CTS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
