2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. 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 (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
