2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Dacia Logan
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Dacia Logan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 203 more horse power than 2011 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 476 kg more than 2011 Dacia Logan. 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, 2011 Dacia Logan, 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Cadillac | Dacia |
Model | CTS | Logan |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |