2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | CTS | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
