2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1979 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1979 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | CTS | Newport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
