2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (259 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (253 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 259 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
