2012 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Accord | ATS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2772 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
