2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 925 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | CTS | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 22 L |
