2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Venturi |
| Model | CTS | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
