2012 Buick Verano vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2012 Buick Verano 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 251 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano, 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano. 2012 Buick Verano has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Verano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Verano | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Verano | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
