2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 17 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 2003 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2003 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | CTS | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
