1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Silverado | CTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2880 mm |
