2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 538 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
