2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. 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 39 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 532 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
