2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2011 Nissan Quest and 2011 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Quest | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
Model | Quest | CTS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |