2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 641 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Tahoe | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2556 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
