2006 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 599 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2006 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Patrol | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 68 L |
