2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (264 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | RSX | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
