2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 346 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.

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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Cadillac CTS 1979 Toyota Crown
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model CTS Crown
Year Released 2010 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2759 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1756 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4867 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2700 mm