2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 685 kg more than 1971 Skoda 1202. 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | CTS | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
