2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5.
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 Citroen C5, 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 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | CTS | C5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
