2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 69 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 8195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
