2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 969 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Cadillac CTS 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model CTS Tundra
Year Released 2004 2013
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 544 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 102 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1592 kg 2561 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3700 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.2 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.5 L/100km 16.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 100 L


 

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