2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1979 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Lada 1200.
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 (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lada |
| Model | CTS | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1198 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 39 L |
