2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 129 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, 2011 Lexus GS (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | CTS | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
