2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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 STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | STS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
