2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
