2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 787 kg more than 2006 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 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Yukon | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Yukon | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2533 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |
