2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Saturn Relay

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Relay. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Relay weights approximately 346 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 Saturn Relay, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac CTS 2005 Saturn Relay
Make Cadillac Saturn
Model CTS Relay
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 201 HP
Torque 343 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1592 kg 1938 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.8 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 95 L