2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS

To start off, both 2010 Dodge Ram and 2010 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram.

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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Ram 2010 Cadillac CTS
Make Dodge Cadillac
Model Ram CTS
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 212 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 68 L


 

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