2013 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS-V and 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 731 kg more than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | CTS-V | MX-5 MIATA |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 548 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 747 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1913 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4788 mm | 4032 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1884 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1422 mm | 1255 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
