1982 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 678 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Carina | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Carina | CTS |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
