2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 668 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
Model | Avalanche | CTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 66 L |