2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Peugeot 405 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 86 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 405. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 667 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac CTS (298 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 405. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | CTS | 405 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |
