2012 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS-V and 2012 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 529 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Cadillac CTS-V 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-V. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra, 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-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 2012 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS-V | Astra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
