2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 238 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | CTS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
