2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra. 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 (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Supra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
