2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. 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 (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | CTS | B2300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2260 cc |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |