2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (321 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | STS | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |