2004 Toyota Tundra vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,375 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 139 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tundra | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Tundra | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3375 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
