2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 4 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 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 201 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | CTS | Evora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
