2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Tacoma | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
