2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (370 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | CTS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
