2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Nissan Frontier 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.

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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2006 Nissan Frontier
Make Cadillac Nissan
Model CTS Frontier
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2801 cc 2501 cc
Horse Power 210 HP 0 HP
Torque 263 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 3300 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3200 mm