2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS and 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 670 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CTS | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
