2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 255 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2005 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | 911 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3822 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
