2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 501 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | CTS | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
