2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 617 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | GMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Sierra | CTS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 472 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1869 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4000 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 68 L |
