2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1213 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maybach 62 (900 Nm) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
Model | CTS | 62 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 900 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |