2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 548 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. 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 (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Crew |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
