2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 394 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 968 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
