2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 499 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS. 2002 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | CTS | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 296 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |