2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota GT1 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 888 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | GT1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
