2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |