2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 883 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
