2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS

To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 538 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.

Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 2013 Cadillac CTS
Make Toyota Cadillac
Model Land Cruiser CTS
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4671 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 275 HP 314 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.7
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2395 kg 1857 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4877 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 13 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 68 L


 

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