2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 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 95 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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 (343 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
| Model | CTS | 7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
