2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CTS | 98 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
