2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Rover P5. 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | CTS | P5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
