2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX 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 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2011 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Infiniti EX 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. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | CTS | EX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
