2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | Cayman |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |