2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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 (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
