2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 462 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | CTS | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |