2003 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 2004 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Porsche 911 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
Model | 911 | CTS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |