2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 600 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
