2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 8 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
