2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 351 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | CTS | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
