2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 790 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
