2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Peugeot 407 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 12 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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 Peugeot 407, 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 (298 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | CTS | 407 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
