2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 2,683 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jeep |
| Model | CTS | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2683 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
