2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.

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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac CTS 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model CTS Corvette
Year Released 2010 2013
Body Type Station Wagon Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 575 Nm
Torque RPM 5700 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1756 kg 1461 kg
Vehicle Length 4867 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1844 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1244 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 68 L


 

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