2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS and 2003 Lancia Fulvia 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 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Cadillac CTS 2003 Lancia Fulvia
Make Cadillac Lancia
Model CTS Fulvia
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2597 cc 1747 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 179 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 315 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83.3 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.6 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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