2006 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 86 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Because 2010 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Legend | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Legend | CTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |