2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 130 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | CTS | Kyron |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |