2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 588 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | CTS | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
