2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
