2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 908 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | CTS | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 33 L |
