2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 8 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | CTS | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |