2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 573 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |
