2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 601 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | CTS | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
