2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2006 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2358 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
