2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 985 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, 2006 GMC Savana (400 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
