2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1988 Maserati 228
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 228 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 55 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 523 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1988 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | CTS | 228 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
