2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 13 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2004 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 2004 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL, 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, 2004 Acura TL (324 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | TL | CTS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |