2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 385 kg more than 1992 Holden Commodore. 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | CTS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
