2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Seat | Cadillac |
Model | Salsa | CTS |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |