2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2004 Maserati Spyder (447 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | CTS | Spyder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |