2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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 (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | CTS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
