2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 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 Dodge Caliber, 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 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
