2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 890 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | CTS | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
