2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 590 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
