2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1990 Ginetta G33
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ginetta G33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ginetta G33 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ginetta G33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Ginetta G33. (198 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1990 Ginetta G33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 686 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G33. 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, 1990 Ginetta G33 (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ginetta G33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1990 Ginetta G33 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ginetta |
| Model | CTS | G33 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
