2010 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2010 Buick Enclave and 2010 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 412 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Buick Enclave, 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Buick Enclave 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. 2010 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Buick Enclave | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Enclave | CTS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1842 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |