2000 Honda Capa vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 825 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Capa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Capa | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Capa | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2880 mm |
