2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,516 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | CTS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3175 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
