2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | CTS | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
