1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 72 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Caprice | CTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
