2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century 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 180 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | CTS | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |