2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 713 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Armada | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
