2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 358 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | CTS | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |