2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 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 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4800 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
