2011 Acura TL vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 227 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TL | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | TL | ATS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
