2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Crown 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 82 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 350 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Crown. 1986 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2003 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2003 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
