2001 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 573 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 676 kg more than 2001 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec C 1000 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lotec | Cadillac |
| Model | C 1000 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1473 mm |
