2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Porsche 928. 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1730 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
