2010 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS

To start off, both 2010 Honda Civic 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Civic 2010 Cadillac CTS
Make Honda Cadillac
Model Civic CTS
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Natural Gas (CNG) Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1756 kg
Vehicle Length 4503 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 1753 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1435 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.5 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 68 L


 

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