2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Lexus GS. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Lexus GS. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | CTS | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
