2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux

To start off, both 2011 Cadillac CTS and 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 203 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 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 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 2011 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Cadillac CTS 2011 Toyota Hilux
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model CTS Hilux
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2493 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 304 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1757 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4859 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 80 L


 

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