2012 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2012 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS-V and 2012 Suzuki Splash 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 463 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 865 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash, 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 628 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 2012 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | CTS-V | Splash |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
