2011 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 270 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 174 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 Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2011 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2011 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
Model | Highlander | CTS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
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 | 270 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |