2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | CTS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
