2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo

To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 362 kg more than 2002 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac CTS 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
Make Cadillac Maserati
Model CTS Gran Turismo
Year Released 2002 2013
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3173 cc 4691 cc
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 220 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 296 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 84.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4881 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2056 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1353 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2942 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 75 L


 

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