2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 675 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | CTS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 96 L |