2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. 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 (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2170 mm |
