2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2004 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | CTS | Yukon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4820 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |