2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 255 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Z |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
