2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | CTS | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
