2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Blazer | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
