2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | CTS | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |