2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2005 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | CTS | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 332 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |