1998 Buick Signia vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 11 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Signia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Signia | CTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
