2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 722 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5325 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
