2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
Model | Corvette | CTS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3173 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 486 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |