2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Kia Carnival 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 84 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 268 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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 Kia Carnival, 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | CTS | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
