2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 169 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 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 | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4477 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |