1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 105 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Camaro | CTS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
