2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | RS6 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
