2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 52 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | TL | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
