2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 204 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | CTS | Indy |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |