1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Fleetwood | CTS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |
