2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 8276 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
