2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 699 kg more than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Livina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | CTS | Livina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |