2004 Xedos 9 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2004 Xedos 9 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Xedos 9 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Xedos | Cadillac |
| Model | 9 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
