2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | CTS | 4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
