2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
