2010 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (530 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | CTS-V | 911 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
