2013 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, both 2013 Cadillac CTS and 2013 Nissan Z were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 248 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 2013 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 2013 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Z |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| 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 | 266 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
