2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
