2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
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 (264 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
