2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Lexus RX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus RX weights approximately 138 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 Lexus RX, 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 (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus RX. (348 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | CTS | RX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
