1978 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Pontiac Firebird | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Cadillac |
| Model | Firebird | CTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
