2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 127 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Soarer | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Soarer | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
