2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 944 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |