2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 392 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 505. 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 (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | CTS | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
