2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS and 2003 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 334 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | CTS | S2000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |