2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 523 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (441 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 99 L |
