2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Opel Insignia 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 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | CTS | Insignia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2737 mm |