1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 158 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Corvette | CTS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
