2011 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 44 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti G has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti G 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.
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2011 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Infiniti G | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | CTS | G |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |