2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 80 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 304 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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, 2011 Honda Accord, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | CTS | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
