2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mazda | Cadillac |
| Model | RX-8 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
