2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 2 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. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 898 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | NV |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |