1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 598 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Corona | CTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
