2011 Lancia Musa vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS

To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 334 kg more than 2011 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa. 2013 Cadillac ATS has automatic transmission and 2011 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2011 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Lancia Musa 2013 Cadillac ATS
Make Lancia Cadillac
Model Musa ATS
Year Released 2011 2013
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.5
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1236 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4643 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 61 L


 

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