2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 570 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Ram | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Ram | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1908 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
