2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL 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 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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 TL, 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 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | TL | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |