2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 857 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | Seicento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
