2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 363 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
