2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | Patrol |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 425 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 135 L |