2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | CTS | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |