2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Opel Insignia 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. 2012 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 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 | 1504 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2737 mm |
