2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 425 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Carina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
