1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 238 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Corvette | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1422 mm |
