2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 243 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2012 Nissan Quest, 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 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | Quest |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |