2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V 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 286 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | CTS | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
