2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Steyr |
| Model | CTS | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
