2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 9 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 458 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
