2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 7 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 208 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4300 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
