2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 413 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
