2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. Both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | CTS | Camaro |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |