2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Fiat Panda

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 341 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda.

Because 2006 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2006 Fiat Panda
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model CTS Panda
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1240 cc
Horse Power 400 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 536 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 3580 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 30 L


 

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