2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 161 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 648 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. 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, 2012 Nissan Versa, 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Versa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 145 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1100 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
