2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac CTS (298 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 74 L |
