2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac STS 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model STS Corvette
Year Released 2009 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 7440 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 0 HP
Torque 369 Nm 678 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2500 mm


 

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