2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 696 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Riley |
| Model | CTS | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
