2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |