2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | CTS | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |