2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Cube. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Cube 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 148 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube, 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Cube |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
