2006 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. (548 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 533 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Porsche | Cadillac |
| Model | Carrera GT | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1913 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 68 L |
