2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
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 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2005 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | CTS | Charger |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |