2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 376 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
