2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 88 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | Armada |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 5555 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 106 L |