1987 Lada 2107 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada 2107 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 194 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 688 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lada | Cadillac |
| Model | 2107 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 68 L |
