2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA 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 235 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | CTS | MX-5 MIATA |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4032 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |
