2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 641 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2003 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | CTS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |