2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2001 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2001 Westfield ZEI. 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 Cadillac CTS (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Cadillac | Westfield |
| Model | CTS | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
