2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 319 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 354 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |