2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 212 kg more than 2001 Toyota Solara. 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, 2001 Toyota Solara, 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 (343 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
