2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
