2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 188 kg more than 1987 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
