2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 158 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | CTS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
