2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 202 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest. 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 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Quest |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
