2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 714 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
