2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | STS | SP |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
