2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 366 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| 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 | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
