2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 522 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
