2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 941 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
