2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 834 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 125 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
