2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac CTS and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |