2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 646 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
