2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 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 (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | CTS | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
