2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 494 kg more than 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
