2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 240 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
