2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Renault Thalia 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) has 207 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 757 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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 Renault Thalia, 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) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
