2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CTS | 442 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
