2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
