2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 976 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 850 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Cadillac | SSC |
| Model | CTS | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
