2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | CTS | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |