2012 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2012 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS-V and 2012 Renault Trafic 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 456 more horse power than 2012 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Trafic.
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 Renault Trafic, 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 2012 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS-V | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
