2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
