2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic are equipped with a 2,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 179 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic 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. 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Cadillac CTS Automatic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
