2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS.

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, 2009 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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