2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 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 155 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 968 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1730 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
