2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 113 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
