2005 Lexus LS vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus LS (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 124 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lexus | Cadillac |
| Model | LS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
