2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS and 2003 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
Model | CTS | 7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |