2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2011 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2011 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | CTS | FX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
