2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
